The Morrison government is working hard to disguise the trade war opening up with China. But its excitement over an inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak cannot cover over the fact our largest trading partner is turning away goods. Paul Bongiorno on the prime minister’s unhappy predicament.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

Background reading:

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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